Fr. Gerry Horan O.S · Class tutor Pastoral team ‘Teach’ key policies (code of conduct; anti...
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Information Night
29th April 2014
St. Augustine’s College
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Fr. Gerry Horan O.S.A
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Junior Cycle Reform
Literacy and Numeracy
School Improvement Planning
Policy Development
Green Flag
Amber Flag in process
Dept. of Education Inspections (www.education.ie)
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School League Tables
Ranked 2nd in Waterford
Top 10 schools in Munster
Results
Our results ranked higher than the National
average.
Note:We offer students an extra subject LCVP in
Senior Cycle to boost points
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University Academic Scholarships:
University College Cork, University Limerick,
Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin
Sports Scholarships:
Vilanova University USA, Dublin City University,
Maynooth National University, University College
Cork, University of Limerick, Cork Institute of
Technology.
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Aisling Moloney
Tommy Harty
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Mr. Jim Power
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Needs good planning
A complex stage for students
Opportunities and challenges
Need for a major ‘handshake’ between all the partners
Teaching and Learning
– change in methodologies & teaching methods
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Excited
Happy
Pleased
Nervous
Lost
Scared
0 20 40 60 80 100
Moving Up -ESRI/NCCA 2004
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Lack of curriculum continuity
Fear of new & bigger school
Too many subjects and teachers
Changing classes
Fear of bullying
Little idea what to expect
Moving Up -ESRI/NCCA 2004
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Ms. Elaine Moore
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Induction process (School tour/familiarisation day)
Class structure and organisation
Mentor system (Buddy system)
Class tutor
Pastoral team
‘Teach’ key policies (code of conduct; anti bullying)
Parent/teacher meetings
Extra curricular events/clubs
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Year Head
Class Tutor for each class group
Guidance Counsellor
Chaplain
Learning Support Team
Pastoral Care Team
Administration Staff
Matron
School Journal / Diary
Student Council
Parents’ Association
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Class Groups – alphabetically and gender balance
Core Subjects (Gaeilge; English; Maths; Geography; History; Business;
Science; CSPE; Religion; PE; Games)
Choice between French / German
Choice of one Practical Subject
(Art; Music; Woodwork; Technical Graphics; Home Economics)
Taster in choice subjects
Continuous Assessment
Mixed ability grouping (Mixed-ability grouping in First Year leads to improved progress in literacy and numeracy
and can give students more confidence as learners. Moving Up -ESRI/NCCA 2004)
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Be familiar with time-table
Encourage Attendance
Monitor Diary
Be familar with school procedures & policies
Help develop good study habits
Help develop routine
Routine is the key to SUCCESS
Attend Parent / Teacher Meetings
Read Reports carefully
Use the School Support Service
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Brother Lennon O.S.A
(Chaplain)
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Open Door Policy
Student Journal / Diary
School Office
(Helen Russell or Fr. Cooney - 058 41140)
Email - [email protected]
Year Head / Class Tutor
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School times - 9:10 am – 3:45pm
School Journal –notes to and from parents /
attendance / explain absences / “call-
parent”
Sign in / out
Uniform / Track suit
Lunch
Mobile phones
Book list
Website - www.staugustines.ie
(school dates, school news, extra curricular
activities, school policies, presentations etc)
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Support
Policy Development
Fundraising
AGM
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Track Suit: Personalised sizing will be available
in the school on:
7 th June 2014
10:00 – 12noon
Starting School 25th / 26th August 2014
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Booklist
Please ensure you have registered
Next Meeting – End of September
Tea & Coffee in Canteen